The fire broke out at around 9pm on July 6 on the corner of Hartgill Close and Crosscombe Drive damaging a nearby garden fence and hedges. A police spokesman said the incident appeared to be “completely isolated” and said no arrests had been made in relation to the arson.

Vauxhall Corsa police cars cost Avon and Somerset police around £10,335 each, with the police having to fork out for additional IT equipment and telematics.